Final Score: Kings 3 - Capitals 5
Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 62 | 60 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 30% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 41% |
Recent Results
Kings
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 23, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 20, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 18, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Islanders
Feb 16, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 14, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 12, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 10, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 9, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ New York Islanders
Feb 7, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
Capitals
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 24, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 23, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 21, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 19, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 16, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 12, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Feb 8, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Rangers
Feb 2, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6